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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller vs Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

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PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • Bluetooth connection.
  • USB charging.
  • PlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC.
  • Supported platforms: PS5.
KSh 12,000Out of Stock
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
  • 525 mAh battery.
  • Weighs about 49 g.
  • Charging: approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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Xbox Nano ControllerKSh 6,900
Nintendo Switch Split PadKSh 13,500
PS5 DualSense Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited EditionKSh 14,500
PS5 DualSense Grey CamouflageKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Midnight BlackKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Cosmic RedKSh 10,500
PS5 DualSense Galactic PurpleKSh 10,500
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Our quick verdict

The PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller gives you PlayStation console compatibility, while the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers gives you Nintendo Switch compatibility.

Connections

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
USB Type-C cable
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Bluetooth 3.0

Supported platforms

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
PS5
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Nintendo Switch

Product type

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Wireless game controller
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers

Haptic feedback and force feedback

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Haptic feedback
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
HD rumble

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller

  • PlayStation platform: PlayStation console compatibility.
  • Connection methods: USB Type-C cable or Bluetooth.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Nintendo platform: Nintendo Switch compatibility.
  • Connection methods: Bluetooth 3.0.

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PriorityPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
ConnectionsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothBluetooth 3.0
ChargingUSB chargingApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip
Supported platformsPS5Nintendo Switch
Product typeWireless game controllerLeft and right wireless game controllers
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedbackHD rumble

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Brand—Nintendo
ModelDualSense wireless controllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)
Product typeWireless game controllerLeft and right wireless game controllers

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Dimensions—Each controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm
Weight—Joy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
ChargingUSB charging; also supports the separately sold DualSense charging stationApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip
Battery and runtime—525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on use

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Sticks and triggersAnalogue sticks and adaptive triggers; adaptive effects require a supported game—
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHaptic feedback in supported games. PC haptics and adaptive triggers may require a USB connection.HD rumble
Buttons and control layout—Separate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons
Motion sensing—Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R)

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationPlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless ControllerNintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Supported platformsPS5; compatible Windows PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Feature support depends on the game and operating-system version.Nintendo Switch
Connection methodsUSB Type-C cable or BluetoothBluetooth 3.0
Configuration softwarePlayStation Accessories app for firmware updates on Windows PC—
Accessory support—NFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller if you want PlayStation console compatibility, or the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you would rather have Nintendo Switch compatibility.

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